New Respect for the Humble .22LR

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I wouldn't use a .22LR weapon for defense unless I had to.

 

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I have seen a couple of newstories recently describing homeowners who defended themselves with 22s, 2 of those involved one shot stops and fatalities. 22s are NOT toys.
Jeff Cooper: "First Rule of Gunfighting: Have a gun."
Elmer Keith responding to a reader asking about what Elmer considered a "mouse gun"-"Sure beats your fists."